Jackrabbits Newsletter
Building on our Success Nov. 27th - Dec. 2nd
Week #6 of Marking Period 2
Greetings Jackrabbits,
I hope that you and your loved ones had the opportunity to delight in the joys of this Thanksgiving season. With a grateful heart our faculty and staff prepare for the upcoming weeks of jam packed goodness with student learning and in anticipation of December's Winter Programs, Jackrabbits All-Stars plus the recruiting of scholars for our University Interscholastic League (UIL). We are happy to be back to serve our scholars and you, with much gratitude.
Excitement for our UIL recruitment, selection and campus practice events builds for our coaches, UIL Coordinator, Mrs. Lopez and most importantly our students. If you recall, last year our Jackrabbits UIL Team represented extremely well at the district competition by placing second in our division. This year we will continue to build on our success. Please take a closer look at the flyer provided below regarding your child's interest in any of the offered events and the list of coaches on campus. Thank you in far advance for your continued support!
Next weekend, the great City of Horizon will be having it's annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 starting at 10 a.m. The parade begins at Horizon Heights Elementary School turning right onto Darrington Rd. then left towards Horizon Blvd. Our very own Jackrabbits Cheerleading team will be showcased. Hope you can join us along the parade route with noisemakers and Jacks spirit.
Only weeks away from December which bring us to showcasing the artistic talents of your child, our students with the breath-taking Christmas programs. This year we promise to bring a bigger and brighter show. With this in mind, we have adjusted the after school tutoring to end this month. Last day for after school tutoring will be on Nov. 30th. No tutoring during the week of our winter performances.
Hot Cheetos & Cheese will be sold after school as a fundraiser for our Spring Games athletes' gear. A special thanks to our FLS, PPCD, and SLU setting educators for their assistance with the fundraising.
Thank you for entrusting our team with serving your child(ren).
At your service,
Fernando L. Miranda
School Principal
Mission Statement
Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary School provides a fostering environment, empowering educational outcomes where all scholars and teachers find success no matter the circumstances.
Vision Statement
Believe in all students, Embrace the challenges, Accelerate their learning
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Pachanga
Shooting hoops for fun!
Teachers get to interact and play four squares at PBIS Pachanga.
Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year!
Thanks again,
Col. Ben Narbuth Elementary Library
Boss Spirit Fundraiser, Wednesday 29th on Eastlake Blvd. From lunch to dinner.
What's happening this week?
Tuesday - After school tutoring continues.
Wednesday - Boss Chicken Spirit Day, open from lunch to dinner!
Thursday - College or university promotion by wearing jersey or t-shirt. Last day of tutoring, Jackrabbits All-Stars.
What's happening next month?
Christmas Programs
The dates and times are as follows:
Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
4:30-5:30 - 4th Grade & Kindergarten
5:45-6:45 - 5th Grade, 1st Grade, SLU
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
4:30-5:30 - PK4 & FLS
5:45-6:45 - 3rd Grade
Thursday, December 7th, 2023
4:30-5:30 - PK3 & PPCD
5:45-6:45 - 2nd Grade
Entrance Fee $2 per person. Jackrabbits students are free.
Tickets will be sold the evening of each event at the door.
Fundraising for this event will go towards props and festive decorations.
Thank you for your continued support.
Hot chocolate & donuts to be sold at the Winter Christmas Programs for $2 each.
We have received several calls regarding PK3/PK4 Compulsory Attendance. Below is some clarification:
- Compulsory Attendance applies to ALL students upon enrollment regardless of age, please see snip of FEA(legal) below. This policy is tied to truancy therefore, if the student has 10 or more unexcused absences during a 6 month period, the parent is subject to a referral to truancy court.
We are entering the lowest months for good attendance due to upper respiratory infections and flu like symptoms. Please send healthy students to school daily.
Daily instruction in class is irreplaceable.
Raffle for Perfect Attendance
We encourage students to be at school everyday, all day!
Dr.'s or parent, student absence notes should be uploaded to the following: attendancebennarbuth@sisd.net
School Counselors Newsletter
Please click on the link above for our Counseling and Communities in School S'more Extravaganza.
In celebration of birthdays, Please remember to send cupcakes, fruit drinks, and snacks by 7:45 a.m. We will not except deliveries after the tardy bell at 7:45 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
Perfect Attendance Incentives:
Early Pickups:
For Doctor's Appointments:
Pick up your children before 1:00 PM.
For PK & Kinder:
Scholars should be picked no later than 2:00 PM.
For 1st-5th Grade:
Scholars should be picked up no later than 2:30 PM.
Drill Schedules per Marking Period (MP)
MP1 Tentative Safety Drill Schedule
Lockdown- Week of Sept. 11- 15
Shelter in Place(weather)- Week of Sept 18- 22
Pedestrian Safety- Week of Sept. 25- 29
MP2 Safety Drill Schedule
Fire Drill- Week of Oct. 2-5
Shelter in Place (Hazmat)- Week of Oct. 30- Nov. 3
Fire Evacuation Drill- Nov. 6- 9
Hold Drill- Week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Fire Drill- Week of Dec. 4-8
Morning Show Broadcast hosted by scholars in Mrs. Hidalgo's 3rd Grade Class.
Please contact our Parent Liaison and Military Volunteer Coordinator - Mrs. Emilia Rios. erios10@sisd.net All volunteers must show picture ID upon entering.
EASTLAKE FEEDER PATTERN SCHOOLS' NEWSLETTERS
Eastlake HS, Mr. Gilbert Martinez:
https://www.smore.com/gnye4-smore-message-week-12-mp2
Col. John O. Ensor MS, Mr. Stephen Fernandez:
https://www.smore.com/1sc4t-ensor-eagle-news
Desert Wind School, Ms. Leticia Terrazas:
Eastlake Middle School, Mrs. Gabriela Elliot
Dr. Sue Shook ES: Ms. Cristina Chavira:
Horizon Heights ES: Mrs. Jenifer Hansen
Mission Ridge ES: Mr. Jesus Mendez:
Principal, Fernando L Miranda
Email: fmiran01@sisd.net
Website: https://www.sisd.net/o/colbennarbuth
Location: 12901 Bob Hope Drive, Horizon City, TX, USA
Phone: (915) 938-2802
Twitter: @BNarbuth_ES